Buffalo Chili

Spice up your dinner routine with this hearty and flavorful Buffalo Chili, a bold twist on the classic comfort food. Made with lean ground buffalo, this chili delivers rich, savory depth while staying surprisingly light. A medley of warming spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika combines with the perfect kick of hot sauce to create a robust, zesty flavor profile. Packed with protein from two types of beans and rounded out with diced tomatoes and a splash of broth, this one-pot wonder is as nutritious as it is satisfying. Whether you top it with creamy sour cream, sharp cheddar cheese, or fresh cilantro, Buffalo Chili is the ultimate crowd-pleaser perfect for game nights, cozy family dinners, or meal prep. Ready in just one hour, this recipe is as easy to make as it is to love!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground buffalo
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces canned tomato sauce
• 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup beef or chicken broth
• 0.25 cup hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 0 sour cream (optional, for serving)
• 0 shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and let it warm up.

Step 2

Add the ground buffalo to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the cooked buffalo with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the vegetables in the spices.

Step 5

Return the cooked ground buffalo to the pot. Add the canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, broth, and hot sauce. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Bring the chili to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook uncovered for about 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and the chili to thicken.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. If you prefer more heat, add a bit more hot sauce or cayenne pepper.

Step 8

Serve the buffalo chili hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3681.2 grams (3681.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3472

Total Fat 162.40g	208%
Saturated Fat 60.80g	304%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.50g
Cholesterol 790mg	263%
Sodium 10086mg	439%
Total Carbohydrate 233.80g	85%
Dietary Fiber 78.60g	281%
Total Sugars 54.30g
Protein 267.10g	534%

Vitamin D 6IU	30%
Calcium 987mg	76%
Iron 55mg	303%
Potassium 6087mg	130%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.2%

Protein: 30.8%

Carbs: 27.0%